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Head-On DUII Crash Seriously Injures Two Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend (Photo) - 09/02/26

JCSO Case 26-4522

 

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. –  A high-speed head-on crash seriously injured two drivers Saturday night on West Griffin Creek Road in rural Medford. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arrested 34-year-old woman for DUII after a trauma blood draw showed a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .20%, two and a half times the legal limit.

 

Due to the severity of the crash, the Jackson County Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team responded to investigate. The preliminary investigation indicates on August 29 at 7:41 PM, the suspect was driving a 2025 Toyota RAV4 at a high rate of speed when she crossed into the oncoming lane for unknown reasons and struck a 2009 Toyota Highlander head-on. Both drivers sustained serious injuries and were trapped inside their vehicles. Medford Fire extricated both patients and Mercy Flights transported them to a local hospital.

 

To address DUII crashes and other risks of impaired driving, JCSO will join local, state, and regional law enforcement agencies for a Multi-Agency High-Visibility DUII Enforcement Patrol throughout Labor Day Weekend. Additional deputies and officers will be on the road specifically looking for impaired drivers and working to keep our roads safe. The enhanced patrol is supported in part by grant funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

 

If you drive impaired, you risk being stopped and arrested. DUII enforcement remains a priority for JCSO and our law enforcement partners as we work to prevent crashes and save lives on Jackson County roads.

 

Deputies and officers will be watching for signs of impaired driving, including erratic or reckless driving, speeding, and failing to maintain a lane.

 

Plan ahead for a safe Labor Day weekend:

 

Designate a sober driver or use a rideshare or taxi.

If you plan to drink, give your keys to someone sober.

If you’re hosting, make sure your guests have a safe and sober way home.

If you see a suspected impaired driver on the road, call 911.

 

The STAR Team is a specialized unit dedicated to investigating fatal and complex serious injury collisions. The team operates through a collaborative interagency agreement between JCSO, Medford Police Department, Ashland Police Department, and the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.

 

This enforcement effort is supported in part by grant funding from ODOT and NHTSA.

Attached Media Files: DUII_Crash.jpeg,

Head-On DUII Crash Seriously Injures Two Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend (Photo) - 09/02/26

JCSO Case 26-4522

 

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. –  A high-speed head-on crash seriously injured two drivers Saturday night on West Griffin Creek Road in rural Medford. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arrested 34-year-old woman for DUII after a trauma blood draw showed a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .20%, two and a half times the legal limit.

 

Due to the severity of the crash, the Jackson County Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team responded to investigate. The preliminary investigation indicates on August 29 at 7:41 PM, the suspect was driving a 2025 Toyota RAV4 at a high rate of speed when she crossed into the oncoming lane for unknown reasons and struck a 2009 Toyota Highlander head-on. Both drivers sustained serious injuries and were trapped inside their vehicles. Medford Fire extricated both patients and Mercy Flights transported them to a local hospital.

 

To address DUII crashes and other risks of impaired driving, JCSO will join local, state, and regional law enforcement agencies for a Multi-Agency High-Visibility DUII Enforcement Patrol throughout Labor Day Weekend. Additional deputies and officers will be on the road specifically looking for impaired drivers and working to keep our roads safe. The enhanced patrol is supported in part by grant funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

 

If you drive impaired, you risk being stopped and arrested. DUII enforcement remains a priority for JCSO and our law enforcement partners as we work to prevent crashes and save lives on Jackson County roads.

 

Deputies and officers will be watching for signs of impaired driving, including erratic or reckless driving, speeding, and failing to maintain a lane.

 

Plan ahead for a safe Labor Day weekend:

 

Designate a sober driver or use a rideshare or taxi.

If you plan to drink, give your keys to someone sober.

If you’re hosting, make sure your guests have a safe and sober way home.

If you see a suspected impaired driver on the road, call 911.

 

The STAR Team is a specialized unit dedicated to investigating fatal and complex serious injury collisions. The team operates through a collaborative interagency agreement between JCSO, Medford Police Department, Ashland Police Department, and the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.

 

This enforcement effort is supported in part by grant funding from ODOT and NHTSA.

Attached Media Files: DUII_Crash.jpeg,